Question

Which of the following items were exported from Madras to Britain in the colonial era?
(A) Coffee
(B) Indigo
(C) Jute
(D) Sugar
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (C) only
• B. (B), (C) and (D) only
• C. (A), (B) and (D) only
• D. (A), (C) and (D) only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

During the colonial era, items such as coffee, indigo, and sugar were significant exports from Madras to Britain, while jute was primarily exported from Bengal.

Answer 2

During the colonial era, Madras (now Chennai) was an important center for the export of various goods to Britain, primarily due to its role in the British colonial economy. Among the listed items:

• Coffee (A): Madras was one of the regions where coffee was cultivated and exported to Britain during the colonial period.
• Indigo (B): Indigo was also grown in parts of the Madras Presidency and exported to Britain, especially during the 18th and 19th centuries when it was used for dyeing textiles.
• Sugar (D): Sugar production and export were significant in Madras, as sugarcane was cultivated in the region, and the sugar was exported to Britain.
• Jute (C): Jute was primarily grown in Bengal, not Madras, and thus was not a major export from Madras.

Therefore, the correct answer is (3) (A), (B) and (D) only.